I Love To Go A Gardening
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Within The Silent Chambers
“Some of the greatest battles will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul.”~ Unknown It seems as if these days, especially in the last few years, we’ve heard a lot about people being emotionally “triggered.” I’m not a psychologist, but I’ve… Continue Reading “Within The Silent Chambers”
Second-hand Treasures
Did you have a nice New Year’s celebration? We don’t go out to celebrate. Our New Year’s Eve traditions involve making homemade pizza and watching a very long movie series–usually the whole Lord of the Rings trilogy–until we can’t stay awake any longer and… Continue Reading “Second-hand Treasures”
Christmas Joy
EJ and I had a nice Christmas together. After years of struggling with Christmas, we have intentionally created a Christmas that we enjoy. He had four days off from work. The weather has been warm with rain and fog instead of snow. I like… Continue Reading “Christmas Joy”
Oh, Christmas Tree
I wasn’t planning to write for a few days because I know everyone is busy with the holidays. However, I was cuddling Little Bear and meandering through Christmas memories and thought up this true story.: I used to love decorating for Christmas. I had… Continue Reading “Oh, Christmas Tree”
Christmas Eve Eve
Last Tuesday our bread machine died. EJ discovered it after he measured the ingredients into the loaf pan and turned the machine on. It whirred a bit but didn’t work. He was able to rescue the ingredients and make bread the old-fashioned way; it… Continue Reading “Christmas Eve Eve”
My Hanukkah-mas Story
The weather warmed and all our snow disappeared. However, it began to snow early this morning and now I’m looking out the window at a beautiful snow-globe landscape. Occasionally the wind whips up the snow so it looks like the planet Hoth from the… Continue Reading “My Hanukkah-mas Story”
Released
EJ and I celebrated Thanksgiving Day alone, but we had a Second Thanksgiving with our son and his girlfriend last Saturday (December 9th). Both Thanksgivings were very enjoyable. Having a first and second Thanksgiving made me feel very Hobbit-ish. A few days after Second… Continue Reading “Released”
Breathings Of My Heart
There are thoughts I’ve been thinking for a very long time, but I’ve struggled to find the words to express them. I tend to see topics from many different angles, each connected to many other thoughts, so writing something complicated can feel impossible at… Continue Reading “Breathings Of My Heart”
Thanksgivings
It looks as if winter has finally arrived. It’s been snowing all day–not heavily, but steadily–and we are expecting snow for several more days. I got out my next-level winter footwear. I’ve never been one who cares all that much for fancy shoes and… Continue Reading “Thanksgivings”
Practically Chicken
After weeks of rain, with a few snowflakes mixed in now and then, it looks as if the weather is going to be quite nice this week with daytime highs climbing into the mid-50s by Wednesday. There’s no rain in the forecast so maybe… Continue Reading “Practically Chicken”
Rant Time
The clocks were all set back an hour last night, which has put me in a cranky mood. I loathe the biannual clock resetting farce, which I think is totally nonsensical and was designed by sadistic, psychopathic politicians to disrupt life. I’ve often heard… Continue Reading “Rant Time”
Factory Reset
I’ve written a few times before that in the autumn, the trees in our Enchanted Forest surround us with various shades of gold to such an extent that it feels as if the air itself is golden. I’ve tried to take photos but I’ve… Continue Reading “Factory Reset”
Autumn Gold
We’ve had days of rain. Weeks of rain. Perhaps as much as a month of rain. Once in a while, we get a break from the rain. Like today. But then it’s back to rain, rain, and more rain. The chickens scratch up the… Continue Reading “Autumn Gold”
Hello World
The world is getting more and more insane. I’ve been paying attention but I need a break so I’m stepping back from the news for a bit to focus on good things. We have chicks!!!!! I think a chicken egg hatches in 21 days.… Continue Reading “Hello World”
Transition
Every year at this season, we try to see how long we can endure before we turn on the furnace. The longer we can endure, the less propane we will use, which means that we will save money on fuel. Usually I get tempted… Continue Reading “Transition”
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